Professional Development & Mentorship Volunteer

In today’s job market, even entry-level roles increasingly require prior training and experience—yet few employers are willing or able to teach on the job. Many students are caught in a paradox to get a job, you’re expected to have already had one. Glow Up ACS exists to close that gap.

Glow Up ACS is a nonprofit workforce development organization focused on preparing students and early-career professionals for professional environments through hands-on training programs and structured internships. Our programs are designed to simulate real workplace expectations, combining mentorship, skills development, and real-world project experience so participants are not entering the workforce unprepared.

We primarily serve college students, recent graduates, and individuals from underrepresented or nontraditional backgrounds who need practical experience—not just credentials—to compete in today’s hiring landscape. Through project-based learning, participants build marketable skills, professional portfolios, and the confidence required to navigate modern, often remote-first workplaces.

At our core, we value accessibility, equity, and learning by doing. We believe workforce training should be intentional, rigorous, and aligned with real industry needs. By pairing student talent with real organizational projects, Glow Up ACS supports both community partners and emerging professionals—creating meaningful pathways from education to employment.

Glow Up ACS exists to help students gain confidence and readiness for professional environments — and mentorship plays a huge role in that mission.

Professional Development Volunteers help support

• Resume and cover letter feedback
• Linked In profile guidance
• Portfolio reviews
• General career readiness conversations

This role is supportive, not evaluative. You’re here to encourage and guide — not gatekeep.

• Professionals who enjoy mentoring
• People who wish they’d had more guidance earlier in their careers
• Anyone who wants to give back without rigid time commitments

Reliable computer, webcam, microphone, and access to browser-based tools.